Synonyms of fakes

fakes 1 of 2

noun

plural of fake

1

as in counterfeits

an imitation that is passed off as genuine

experts declared that one of the museum's prized paintings was actually a fake

Synonyms & Similar Words

• counterfeits
• hoaxes
• reproductions
• copies
• forgeries
• replicas
• shams
• phoneys
• phonies
• knockoffs
• synthetics
• bastards
• copycats
• humbug
• spoofs
• frauds
• swindles
• impostures
• simulations
• facsimiles
• dummies
• mock-ups
• gaffs
• shoddies
• duffers
• brummagems

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• originals

2

as in frauds

one who makes false claims of identity or expertise

a hidden-camera investigation revealed that the so-called psychic was a fake

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frauds
• pretenders
• imposters
• shams
• fakers
• impostors
• deceivers
• charlatans
• quacks
• counterfeiters
• phonies
• misleaders
• phoneys
• humbugs
• actors
• mountebanks
• fakirs
• hoaxers
• operators
• ringers
• copycats
• imitators
• quacksalvers
• impersonators
• mimics
• tricksters
• poseurs
• dissemblers
• scammers
• skinners
• swindlers
• fraudsters
• sharpers
• duper
• dodgers
• bluffers
• sharpies
• feigners
• defrauders
• scamsters
• cozeners

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• professionals
• experts
• masters
• authorities
• adepts
• aces
• virtuosi
• virtuosos
• wizards
• past masters
• maestros
• maestri
• whizzes
• crackerjacks
• crackajacks

fakes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of fake

1

as in forges

to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive

pranksters faked giant footprints and then claimed that they had seen Bigfoot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• counterfeits
• forges
• phonies
• simulates
• invents
• manipulates
• duplicates
• plagiarizes
• reproduces
• replicates
• adulterates
• doctors
• juggles
• reduplicates
• cribs
• fabricates
• concocts
• tampers (with)
• cooks (up)
• fudges

2

as in pretends

to present a false appearance of

while running for class president, Dan was not above faking friendship with people just to get their votes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pretends
• simulates
• assumes
• counterfeits
• acts
• feigns
• affects
• shams
• passes (for)
• bluffs
• professes
• dissembles
• poses
• makes believe
• masquerades
• puts on
• forges
• conceals
• plays
• masks
• imitates
• impersonates
• disguises
• camouflages
• lets on
• playacts
• dissimulates
• feints
• malingers

3

as in devises

to perform, make, or do without preparation

if you give me the gist of the plan, I can probably fake enough for the speech

Synonyms & Similar Words

• devises
• improvises
• concocts
• manufactures
• claps (together or up)
• ad-libs
• hatches
• extemporizes
• invents
• thinks (up)
• cooks (up)
• fabricates
• contrives
• makes up
• dashes (off)
• cobbles (together or up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prepares
• arranges
• lays
• practices
• studies
• considers
• contemplates
• exercises
• readies
• ponders
• practises
• rehearses

4

as in evades

to elude (an opponent in a sports contest) by making a deceptive or agile movement

the running back faked the defense by stepping to his left and then quickly cutting to the right

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evades
• dodges
• jukes
• fakes out
• dekes
• slips
• sidesteps
• pump-fakes
• maneuvers (around)
• stutter-steps

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fakes

Noun

In all such cases, experts have worried that, although such disinformation might ultimately be corrected, there might not be sufficient time to get the word out, especially if AI fakes are disseminated very close to a key electoral moment — a kind of last-minute surprise. —John Wihbey, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025

The Patriots used motion to set up fakes and trick the Panthers defense, and for the most part, the illusions paid off. —Mike Kaye september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025

The program, which officially launched in May, brings together brands, payment processors and e-commerce platforms like Amazon, eBay and Alibaba to develop best practices and work to get fakes off of online marketplaces. —Gabrielle Fonrouge,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025

But with the rise of fake news and deep fakes — and pesky workplace drama — their jobs just got a whole lot harder. —Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025

The 10-episode season (the final episode wasn’t made available), again tackles relevant topics — deep fakes, AI, mergers and a distrust in the media. —Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025

Journalists are under threat from deep fakes. —Selome Hailu, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025

Yet the dolls and their fakes continue to be sold in large quantities both domestically and overseas. —Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025

Collectors can usually spot fakes by telltale signs like overly bright colors, missing holographic Pop Mart stickers, or the wrong number of teeth. —Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025

Verb

On fourth-and-2 from 48-yard line, Nix fakes pitch to Dobbins and Sutton is open from moment left line of scrimmage because of formation. —Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025

The story follows Bárbara, rebellious and broke, who fakes her way into a convent for a private room and some peace—only to find herself on an unexpected spiritual journey. —Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025

Or maybe the trend falters, fakes overwhelm the feel of exclusivity, and newer IPs eclipse it in the fickle pace of Gen‑Z fandom. —Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

Sally fakes the act — loudly, while banging on her table — and brings stares from fellow diners. —Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019